Acceptable Use Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2024

1. Purpose

This Acceptable Use Policy ("AUP") outlines the acceptable use of ScoutDNS services. All users of ScoutDNS must comply with this policy.

2. Prohibited Activities

You may not use ScoutDNS services to:

  • Engage in any illegal activities
  • Distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful software
  • Conduct phishing or social engineering attacks
  • Attempt to bypass or circumvent security measures
  • Harvest or collect information about others without consent
  • Send spam or unsolicited communications
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Interfere with or disrupt our services or other users

3. Resource Usage

While we offer unlimited DNS queries, excessive or abusive usage that impacts service quality for other users may result in account review or throttling.

4. Compliance

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of ScoutDNS complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to data protection, privacy, and content filtering in educational environments.

5. Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violations of this AUP, please report them to:

Email: abuse@scoutdns.com

6. Enforcement

Violations of this AUP may result in:

  • Warning notification
  • Temporary suspension of services
  • Permanent termination of account
  • Legal action where appropriate

7. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this AUP at any time. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified policy.